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Two-thirds of applications to build renewable energy projects in Great Britain have failed to get through the planning stage over the past five years, hampering efforts to shift towards clean electricity generation. https://lnkd.in/ed4qQjpx #renewables #greenenergy #renewableenergy

Two-thirds of applications to build renewable energy projects in Great Britain have failed to get through the planning stage over the past five years, hampering efforts to shift towards clean electricity generation. https://lnkd.in/eM5e5xxq #renewables #greenenergy #renewableenergy

2023 marked a record year for wind energy installation, totalling an impressive 116 GW globally. Notably, Europe had a significant year, with Germany and the Netherlands increasing installations. This growth not only signifies a leap for the renewable energy sector but also a shift for carbon neutral goals: seven countries are now generating all their energy from renewable sources. Delve deeper into these insights here: https://hubs.la/Q02tZsS_0 #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #Sustainability #WindEnergy

New research by Exeter University undertaken on behalf of Friends of the Earth concludes that England could produce 13 times more renewable energy than it does now, while using less than 3% of its total land. This comes off the back of a report by AtkinsRéalis that identifies that the slow build rate for low-carbon power over recent years now means an average new installed capacity of 15.5 GW is now needed each year until 2035 to stand a chance of achieving Net Zero targets. To contextualise this, one of the largest constructed existing onshore wind farms is the Clyde Wind Farm in Scotland, which has 206 turbines with an installed capacity of 0.5 GW. So just 31 similar projects per year required for the next 11 years. Simple! #planning #renewables #netzero

A study by the consultancy Cornwall Insight found that 63% of proposed renewable energy projects in Britain between 2018 and 2023 were either abandoned, denied planning permission, withdrawn, or allowed to expire. #growth #investment #Battery #batteryenergystorage #renewables #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #solarenergy #solarpower

Australia’s renewable energy landscape is poised for a significant transformation with the establishment of the Australian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy (ACOWE)...Read More #Australia #Energy #ACOWE #Wind https://lnkd.in/gfUFQgY3

Global Surge in Renewable Energy: Insights from 2023’s Electricity Generation Report https://lnkd.in/d5Pa52Pn #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #CleanEnergy #GreenTech #EnergyTransition

📉Challenges in UK Renewable Energy Planning    A significant number of UK Renewable Energy projects are struggling to gain planning approval with no region having no more than a 20% success rate. Key reasons include stringent regulations, lengthy approval processes, ‘zombie projects’ backing up the queue and local opposition.    This bottleneck hampers the country’s transition to greener energy sources despite strong public support for renewables and the urgent need to meet climate targets. Streamlining the planning process is essential to unlock the full potential of the renewable energy sector in the UK.    https://lnkd.in/ddqcsyf2   #Renewableenergy #renewables #planning #ukenergy #climateaction

New York, to be turned into the world’s largest energy generator: the world is on edge Empire Wind is an offshore wind farm project with large-scale renewable energy implementation under development by Equinor Company, a Norwegian oil and energy company, in New York State’s Atlantic waters. Sustainable electricity generation as intended for the project is 2,000 MW, or 1 gigawatt (GW) of clean energy. According to official sources, it will enable the provision of electricity to over one million households within the state of Minnesota. In this section, potential users of the project will be introduced, along with the progression of the work, scope, and outcomes of the project in the case of the New York energy environment. https://lnkd.in/d4Vc2Wyj Equinor The New York Times Minnesota Energy Resources Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) Global Renewables Alliance Offshore Wind International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) International Energy Agency (IEA) South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) Oxyon People Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

Exciting news! South Australia is advancing its 100% renewables target to 2027, two years earlier than planned, in a bid to hasten decarbonisation efforts. Driven by new wind, solar developments, and green hydrogen initiatives, the state is committed to meeting its entire power demand with renewable energy sources, signalling a bold stance on global decarbonisation. The government's move aims to not only bolster renewable power generation but also to drive down electricity prices, benefiting consumers and businesses alike. Wind and solar parks already contribute over 71% of South Australia's annual electricity generation, as reported by state transmission network operator ElectraNet Pty Ltd. Projections by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) anticipate a significant rise in electricity demand, underlining the importance of renewable energy expansion. To ensure grid stability, the government plans to store excess renewable power output while facilitating carbon-neutral production processes in key industries like mining, processing, and manufacturing. This strategy aligns with South Australia's broader goal of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions across all sectors by 2050. The synergy between renewable investments and economic activities is evident, with mining giant BHP's recent agreement to source half of its Olympic Dam electricity from locally produced wind power serving as a prime example. South Australia’s proactive stance sets a powerful example for global climate action, demonstrating that ambitious targets and decisive action can drive meaningful progress towards Net Zero. #renewables #sustainability #decarbonisation #wind #solar #hydrogen #southaustralia #evoegy